I was rather disappointed in the Register's editorial regarding police chases ("Common Sense Lacking in Some Police Chases," June 18). While I understand the concerns expressed, the editorial simply failed to understand the complexity and legal obligation that is placed on the officer who must make split-second decisions.

One example given was the loud music coming from a car radio. The editorial omitted the fact that the music was blaring in the early morning hours and that loud music coming from cars is against the law. If the citizen had pulled over for the officer, the result would have likely been a simple warning to watch the noise. This person chose to speed away, and that is cause for pursuit.

The example of the man who struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder was sad, but the police were in pursuit of a car and could not possibly have known who was driving or what his medical history was.

Not one example penned in the editorial was an example of when not to pursue.